Q0161 – Chlorpromazine hydrochloride, 5 mg, oral, fda approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a complete therapeutic substitute for an iv anti-emetic at the time of chemotherapy treatment, not to exceed a 48 hour dosage regimen

HCPCS Level II code · Q codes: Temporary Codes

Active code Carrier judgment

HCPCS codeQ0161
Long description
Chlorpromazine hydrochloride, 5 mg, oral, fda approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a complete therapeutic substitute for an iv anti-emetic at the time of chemotherapy treatment, not to exceed a 48 hour dosage regimen
Short description
Chlorpromazine hcl 5mg oral
Pricing indicator
51 Drugs
Medicare coverage
C Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor
BETOS category
O1D Chemotherapy
Added
January 1, 2014
Last change
January 1, 2014 – No change

Frequently asked questions

What is HCPCS code Q0161?

Q0161 is a HCPCS Level II code for chlorpromazine hydrochloride, 5 mg, oral, fda approved prescription anti-emetic, for use as a complete therapeutic substitute for an iv anti-emetic at the time of chemotherapy treatment, not to exceed a 48 hour dosage regimen.

Does Medicare cover Q0161?

The HCPCS file lists coverage code C: Carrier judgment – coverage decided by the Medicare contractor. Coverage and payment also depend on local coverage determinations and the patient’s plan.

Nearby Q codes

Source: CMS HCPCS Level II quarterly file, October 2026. Reference only – check payer policy before billing.